DETERMINING DIFFICULT CONCEPTS IN MAP WORK AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NSUKKA EDUCATION ZONE BY OKEREAFOR NNAWUGWU PG/M.ED/08/49957 DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION (GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION) UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA NOVEMBER, 2011 i TITLE PAGE DETERMINING DIFFICULT CONCEPTS IN MAP WORK AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NSUKKA EDUCATION ZONE 2 ii 3 APPROVAL PAGE This thesis has been approved for the Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. BY Prof. S.A Ezeudu Dr C. R . Nwagbo SUPERVISOR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ________________________ Dr. J.J. Ezeugwu INTERNAL EXAMINER EXTERNAL EXAMINER ___________________ Prof. S.A. Ezeudu DEAN OF FACULTY JULY, 2012 iii4 DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my parents, Mr and Mrs D.N. Okereafor, my fountain of courage. iv 5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I acknowledge my indebtedness to all those invaluable contributions saw to the completion of this work. My unalloyed gratitude goes to my supervisor, Prof. S.A. Ezeudu who painstakingly combed through this work, criticized and contributed invaluable ideas in the course of writing this project. Also, to all my lecturers, who in no small measure guided me through this programme. The same gratitude extends to all my course mates. May the good Lord grant you all success. Lastly, my immense gratitude goes to God Almighty, my strength, who gave me favour and good health. Okereafor N. v TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Title Page .............................................................................................. i Approval Page ....................................................................................... ii Dedication ............................................................................................. iii Acknowledgement ................................................................................ iv Table of Contents .................................................................................. v List of Tables ........................................................................................ viii Abstract ................................................................................................. ix CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background of the Study ...................................................................... 1 Statement of the Problem ...................................................................... 7 Purpose of the Study ............................................................................. 8 Scope of the Study ................................................................................ 8 Significance of the Study ...................................................................... 9 Research Questions ............................................................................... 9 Hypothesis............................................................................................. 10 CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF LITERATURE Conceptual Framework ......................................................................... 12 Concept, Nature and Aims of Senior Secondary School Geography ... 12 Concept and Types of Map ................................................................... 16 Concepts in Topographic Maps ............................................................ 18 Difficult Concepts in Secondary School Map Work ............................ 29 Concepts and Types of Assessment ..................................................... 30 Theoretical Framework ......................................................................... 32 Theory of Instruction ............................................................................ 32 Information Processing Theory............................................................. 33 vi7 Empirical Studies .................................................................................. 35 Difficult Concepts in Map Work .......................................................... 35 Gender and Students‟ Performance in Map Work ................................ 36 Summary of Review of Literature ....................................................... 37 CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD Design of the Study ............................................................................... 39 Area of the Study .................................................................................. 39 Population of the Study ......................................................................... 40 Sample and Sampling Technique ......................................................... 40 Instrument for Data Collection ............................................................. 41 Validation of the Instrument ............................................................. 41 Reliability of Instrument ..................................................................... 42 Method of Data Collection.................................................................. 42 Method of Data Analysis .................................................................... 43 CHAPTER FOUR: RESULT Research Question I .............................................................................. 44 Research Question 2 ............................................................................. 45 Research Question 3 ............................................................................. 46 Research Question 4 ............................................................................. 46 Research Question 5 ............................................................................. 47 Research Question 6 ............................................................................. 48 Hypothesis............................................................................................. 49 CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF RESULTS Discussion of Results ............................................................................ 51 Conclusion ............................................................................................ 54 Educational Implications of the Study .................................................. 55 vii 8 Recommendations ................................................................................. 55 Limitations of the Study........................................................................ 56 Summary of the Study .......................................................................... 56 References ............................................................................................. 59 Appendix I: Instrument of Data Collection ......................................... 63 Appendix II: Estimate of Internal Consistency ................................... 67 Appendix III: List of Secondary Schools in Nsukka Education Zone 68 Appendix IV: Calculation of Mean and Standard Deviation................ 71 Appendix V: T-test Calculation ........................................................... 78 9viii LIST OF TABLE 1. Mean scores and standard deviations on the difficulty of concepts associated with map work in geography among senior secondary school students ........................................................................... 44 2. Mean scores and standard deviations on the concepts that involve calculation in map work ............................................................ 45 3. Mean scores and standard deviations on the concepts associated with measurement in map work ................................................ 46 4. Mean scores and standard deviations on the extent students find the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic maps difficult .......................................................... 47 5. Mean scores and standard deviations on the students‟ understanding of the representations of various landform features in map work .................................................................. 48 6. Mean scores and standard deviations on the extent which students find description of relationships on topographic map difficult .. 48 7. Summary of t-test on the difference in the mean perception of difficult concepts in map work between SSIII male and female geography students .................................................................... 49 ix 10 ABSTRACT The study was aimed at determining the difficult concepts in Map work in geography among senior secondary school students. The sample was made up of two hundred and fifty (250) SSIII Geography students from ten (10) secondary schools in Nsukka Educational Zone. The study used the evaluation research design. The Map work concepts assessed were Scale, Direction and Bearing, Gradient, Measurement of Distance, Map Enlargement and Reduction, Section Drawing, Description of Drainage Features, Pattern of Communication, Settlement Pattern, Land use, Physical Features, Relationships on Contour Maps and Intervisibility. Map Work Achievement Test (MWAT) was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was validated by two Senior Geography teachers and two Measurement and Evaluation experts in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The reliability co-efficient of 0.77 for the instrument was established using the split half method (Spearman-Brown Prophecy Formula). Data collected were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation and t-test. It was found that among the 13 concepts in map work investigated, students had difficulty in 5 and that there was no significant difference in the achievement between male and female students. Among others, it was recommended that the teaching and learning of map work should be practical-oriented to enable students master the various concepts in map work. 1 CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The contributions of Geography to sustainable national development in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. This is because it instills in the students a critical, inquiring mind and the basic communication skills such as literacy and numeracy to name but two. The National Policy of Education has it that the core subjects consist of six groups from which every student must make a choice of one subject (Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004). Geography is in one of the groups and is offered by the science inclined students. Geography studies spatial form and spatial relations as well as the distribution of phenomena on the earth‟s surface (Ofomata, 2008). Ezeudu (2003) describes geography as a subject which concerns itself with the understanding of the spatial processes shaping the environment. At the secondary school level, geography stands on a tripod. The three subdivisions are physical geography, human and regional geography as well as map work. These subdivisions are interrelated. Physical geography deals with the natural environment while human and regional geography address issues which directly relate to human activities (Amosun and Oderinde, 2004). Map work on the other hand, deals with the representation on paper and analysis of selected geographical information which may be physical or human and regional. 2 The objectives of geography education at the secondary school level were outlined by Nigerian Educational Research Council (1985), Mansaray (1992) and West African Examination Council (2009) as follows; 1. to understand the concepts of differential character and spatial relationships of the features on the earth‟s surface. 2. to understand the concept of man-environment relations. 3. to develop in students the ability to appreciate the problems and peculiarities of other people. 4. to develop critical thinking ability in the students. 5. to develop in the students the skills and techniques for accurate, orderly and objective geographical investigation. Maps aid the achievement of the objectives of geography as it is a convenient inventory of selected information made available for immediate visual inspection, in the form of exact locations and spatial patterns which are manifestations of a variety of relationships (Ofomata, 2008). Maps are representations on paper which contain both man-made and natural features on the earth‟s surface (Okereafor, 2010). Maps therefore make it possible for the geographer to represent and analyze the distribution and relationships of phenomena in space. To this extent, Martin and Thompson (2008) hold that map is the most important tool of geography and may be used to record either simple data or the results of complicated geographic study. They further note 3 that maps are designed to indicate by means of symbols, not only the location but also the characteristics of geographic features of an area. The improvement in mapping technology especially through the use of Global Positioning System (GPS), Laser Rangefinder and softwares like the Geographic Information System (GIS), has made accurate map production easy and faster (Pickles, 2003). Contemporarily, maps are used in almost every field of human endeavour. For instance, they are used in transportation, tourism, town planning, census, military, economic planning an son on. Thus Ehrenberg (2005) posits that the uses of a map depend on the type of map and the information it contains. Simple maps contain few information and little or no map reading skills are required to use it. Complex maps according to Ovenden (2007) demand some basic map reading skills on map interpretation as they may contain the exact location of many land form features, actual distance, elevation, vegetation, political divisions, drainage features, cultural features, land use patterns and so on. Map reading is the analysis of the representations on a map using the signs and symbols. Therefore the understanding of the content of a map is dependent on the ability to recognize and interpret the symbols on the map. Map reading is an aspect of the geography curriculum in secondary education. it is taught by most secondary school in SSIII. It is imperative to highlight that 4 the map reading section of the O‟ level geography examinations presents one and the only compulsory question of the examinations. The topographic map also known as a general reference map because of the variety of information it represents, is the map type use for the O‟ level geography examinations. English (2009) holds that topographic maps show natural features, artificial features, cultural features and political boundaries of a part of the earth‟s surface. Topographic maps are differentiated from other maps in that they show both the horizontal and vertical positions of the terrain (Martin and Thompson, 2008). Using a combination of contour lines, colours, symbols, labels and other graphical representations, topographic maps show the shapes and locations of mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, cities, roads, bridges, and many other man-made natural features. The understanding of the contents of topographic maps requires the application of certain relevant skills. The skills include measurement, calculation, interpretation of relief representation, description of the characteristics of features and relationships on maps. The pursuance and realization of the objectives of geography would provide students with the critical skills and competences needed for national development (Amosun, 2002). Despite the importance of the subject, Amosun and Oderinde (2004) hold that it does not seem popular with students. Geography as a secondary school subject is perceived as a difficult subject with wide scope (Adegoke, 1987). Mansaray and Ajiboye (1994) have observed that 5 50% of the topics indicated by students as problematic fall in the area of map reading and physical geography. The WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Reports over the years on the achievement of candidates in the O‟ level Geography examinations show that Geography students who sat for the examinations performed poorly especially on the Map Reading section. Specifically, the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report (2004) has it that most candidates could neither draw an annotated cross profile nor determine the intervisibility between given points. The report also points out most students‟ failure to establish the relationship between relief and transportation as well as give reasons for the sparse population of the mapped area. Yet, in 2010, the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report reveals that most candidates failed to identify correctly the given features on the topographic map. The students‟ poor performance in map reading perhaps, is because it makes use of graphs, symbols and calculations as reported by Mansaray and Ajiboye (1994) and Amosun (2002). Achievement test results over the years have shown an increasing gap between the performances of male and female secondary school students in science oriented subject (Onekutu, 2002). Lie and Sjoberg (1984) observe that invincible rules within the society have provided what is feminine and what is masculine. Hence, science oriented subjects in most cultures are defined as masculine (Eriba and Ande, 2006). This contrasts the millennium declaration of 6 September 2000, which aims at the promotion of gender equity and the elimination of gender inequality in basic and secondary education by 2005 and at all levels by 2015 (United Nations, 2000). In realization of this laudable objective of Geography education, subject mastery and achievement should be evenly distributed across gender. Though it is believed that bridging the gender gap is one major way of enhancing human development, research findings in this area are not conclusive. Hence, the need to factor in the issue of gender, therefore, becomes paramount to this study. Assessment as defined by Palomba and Banta (1999) is the systematic collection, review and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving learning and development. Valentia (1997) defines assessment as all activities a teacher uses to help students learn and to gauge students‟ progress. Therefore, assessment refers to the different methods used by teachers to determine the extent to which the learners have mastered the intended learning outcome (s). Diagnostic assessment highlights students‟ areas of strength and weakness. Bednarz and Petersen (1994) observe that assessment is a central element in the overall quality of teaching and learning in any educational process. It is an integral component of a coherent educational experience (Black, 1996). It guides and encourages effective approaches to learning. Again, assessment validly and reliably measures expected learning outcomes. Harbour-Peters (2003) suggests that the feedback 7 function of assessment enables the teachers to assess their instructional methods regularly. Thus, assessment is central in the process of knowledge acquisition. Statement of the Problem Maps are convenient inventory of selected information made available for immediate visual inspection, in the form of exact locations and spatial patterns. Hence, maps have been described as the most important tool of Geography (Martin and Thompson, 2008). Despite this importance, Mansaray and Ajiboye (1994) reported that 50% of the Geography topics indicated by students as problematic fall in the area of map work. Again, the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Reports (2004, 2010) have highlighted the candidates‟ poor performance in the map work section of the O‟ level Geography examinations. Achievement in map work is related to the understanding of the map work concepts. If the understanding of the map work concepts is poor, achievement in map work is bound to be poor. Could this poor achievement in map work be as a result of poor understanding of the map work concepts by Geography students? Therefore, the problem of this study is to find out the difficult concepts in map work among the SS111 Geography students in Nsukka Education Zone. 8 Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to identify the difficult concepts in secondary school map work in Nsukka Education Zone. Specifically, this study intends to; 1. identify the difficult concepts associated with map work in geography among senior secondary school students. 2. determine the extent of difficulty of the concepts that involve calculation in map work in geography among senior secondary school students. 3. determine the extent of difficulty of the concepts associated with measurement in map work in geography among senior secondary school students. 4. identify the extent of difficulty in the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic maps. 5. find out the extent of difficulty in the understanding of the representations of various landform features on topographic maps. 6. determine the extent of difficulty in the description of relationships on topographic maps. Scope of the Study The study is on the identification of the difficult concepts in the map work aspect of the senior secondary school geography in Nsukka Education Zone. The map reading concepts to be involved in this study consist of 9 concepts associated with topographic map which is the type of map used for the O‟ level geography examination. Significance of the Study The findings of this study will be of immense benefit to the geography students, teachers and their schools. The specific ways this study is considered significant are presented below. 1. The result of this study will help geography teachers know the concepts in map work students find difficult. It will thus make them place emphasis on these concepts while teaching their students map work. 2. For the geography students, it will bring their focus to the difficult concepts in map work. There by making them work hard to over come the difficulty. 3. The schools also stand a better chance of obtaining better results from their geography students in the O‟ level geography examinations. Research Questions The following research questions have been stated to guide the study. 1. What are the difficult concepts associated with map work in geography among senior secondary school students? 2. To what extent are the concepts that involve calculation in map work difficult for senior secondary school students of geography? 10 3. To what extent are the concepts associated with measurement in map work difficult for students of senior secondary school geography? 4. To what extent is the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic maps difficult for senior secondary school geography students? 5. To what extent is the understanding of the representations of various landform features in map work difficult for senior secondary school geography students? 6. To what extent is the description of relationships on topographic maps difficult for senior secondary school students of geography? Hypothesis There is no significant difference in the mean achievement on difficult concepts in map work between SS III male and female secondary school geography students. 11 CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF LITERATURE Literature is reviewed under the following sub-headings: Conceptual Framework Concept, Nature and Aims of Senior Secondary Geography Concept and Types of Map. Concepts in Topographic Maps Difficult Concepts in Secondary School Map Work Concept and Types of Assessment Theoretical Framework Theory of Instruction Information Processing Theory Empirical Studies Difficult concepts in map work Gender and Students‟ Performance in map work Summary of literature review 12 Conceptual Framework Concept, Nature and Aims of Senior Secondary School Geography The word geography was coined by Erastothenes in 3 rd century B.C. Geography literally means description of the earth. This meaning is inherent in the word itself as the root „ge‟ is an ancient Greek word signifying any fact that has to do with the earth and „graphie‟ also a Greek world meaning to write. Immanuel Kant secured a philosophical foundation for geography within the philosophy of sciences by asserting that empirical knowledge could be considered from three organization view points among which is studying things as they are associated in space. This is purely the domain of geographical sciences. However, with time geographers started to make different meanings out of the original meaning of geography. Hence the concept of geography has changed throughout the ages and this made the definition of geography dynamic. Hartshorne (1939) opines that geography provides accurate, orderly, rational description and interpretation of the variable character of the earth‟s surface. Semple (1911) defined geography as the study of how the environment controls human behaviour (environmentalism). According to Ofomata (2008), modern geography concerns itself with more. It focuses on man, the earth, relationships, analysis, and description. Thus he defines geography as the study of spatial form and spatial relations as well as the distribution and interaction of 13 phenomena on the earth‟s surface. Also Ezeudu (2003) posits that geography is a subject which concerns itself with the understanding of the spatial processes shaping the environment. From all these definitions of geography, it is deducible that geography is a subject concerned with the study of spatial relationships of phenomena. By this, geography studies man, nature and patterns of spatial relationships. The operational definition of geography as the study of spatial relationships of phenomena clearly captures the current nature of geography. The study of the relationships among phenomena has made the study of geography span into different areas. Thus geography is interdisciplinary in nature. Its quest to understand the interrelated complex that give character to a place has led geography into studying rivers, mountains, customs, rocks, minerals, agricultural pattern, pollution, climate change and so on. Hence, Abler, Adams and Gould (1972) assert that geography is the only science that consistently concerns itself with the distribution of phenomena in terrestrial space as well as spatial structure. Geography is a very broad subject with numerous relationships with other disciplines and has several branches within its framework (Ofomata, 2008). For instance, map work is related to surveying, urban planning, geology and agricultural land use. The physical geography spans through climatology, geomorphology, metrology, hydrology, chemistry, soil science, biology an so 14 on. The regional geography studies different parts of the world. For instance, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, West Africa and Africa. From the foregoing, the wide scope of geography is understandable. The wide scope of geography also explains the use of different methods in geographical studies. Geography is a versatile, expressive, creative, problem solving, practical and intellectually stimulating school subject (NERC, 1985). The objectives of education in Nigeria are embodied in the National Policy of Education. In keeping with the dynamics of social change and demands of education, the objectives of geographical education at the secondary school level are also dynamic. However, these objectives have continued to revolve around those enshrined in the senior secondary geography curriculum. According to NERC (1985) and WAEC (2009) the objectives of senior secondary geography education include: 1. understand the concepts of differential character and the spatial relationships of the surface features of the earth; 2. understand the concept of man-environment relations; 3. appreciate and develop a sense of responsibility towards one‟s own society and an intelligent interest in the formulation of national goals and policies, especially as they influence the different resources and regions of the area; 15 4. develop sympathetic understanding of the people of other lands, based upon the recognition that they may have different assemblies of resources, different goals and different problems from the people of their home area; 5. organize and formulate principles according to acquired geographic concepts which they can use to analyse and interpret spatial problems in their immediate and wider environments; 6. to develop skills and techniques for accurate, orderly and objective geographical investigations to be carried out both in the classroom and in the immediate environment. The role and importance of maps in the actualization of the objectives of secondary school geography can not be overemphasized. Maps aid the achievement of the objectives of geography (Ofomata, 2008). For instance, the study of the spatial relationships of features on the earth‟s surface and the analysis of the spatial problems in the environment are best done using maps. Maps aid the understanding of the distribution of people and resources by representing them on paper using symbols. Again, the results of geographical investigations are also communicated using maps. (Ovenden, 2007). 16 Concept and Types of Map Maps as opined by Ofomata (2008) are convenient inventories of selected information made available for immediate visual inspection, in form of exact locations and spatial patterns. Also Nimako (1999) posits that a map is a sheet of paper which shows a part or the whole of the earth‟s surface. A similar definition of map was given by Iwena (1996) as a representation of the earth‟s surface as it is seen from the above on paper. Again, Okereafor (2010) holds that a map is a representation of the features of the earth‟s surface on paper, using a scale. In the view of English (2009) maps are graphical abstractions of the real world. Maps are therefore sheets of paper on which features on the earth‟s surface are represented using a scale. Given that maps are representations of features on the earth‟s surface, it contains both man-made and natural features. As such, Ovenden (2007) opines that map provides a wealth of factual information, permits visual comparison between areas because it is designed to indicate by mean of symbols not only the location but also the characteristics of geographic features of an area. Hence, Ofomata (2008) posits that map is a distinctive tool of the geographer because with a map the spatial forms and spatial relations can best be seen and analysed. This view is also corroborated by Pickles (2003) who assets that in geographical studies, map is the most important tool and is used to communicate the results of geographical analysis. 17 Every standard map has a set of symbols which indicate the placement of factual objects. These symbols aid the understanding of the content of the map. It is however, worthy of note that maps are not perfect, grow old and are biased (English, 2009). Maps are not perfect because people make them from data collected with certain tools. Also maps grow old because the world is constantly changing both physically and culturally. Maps do not show every single feature on the mapped area. Thus, it is said to be biased. There are different types of map. Raaflaub and Talbert (2009) and Ovenden (2007) both broadly classified map types into two, namely; general maps and thematic maps. But English (2009) differ slightly in his classification of map types into three, namely general maps, thematic maps and charts. Raaflaub and Talbert (2009), Ovenden (2007) and English (2009) are unanimous in their description of general and thematic maps. General maps are those maps that are produced for a general audience and as such, contain a variety of features. Good examples of general maps are topographic and road maps. Thematic maps display the spatial distribution of one geographical phenomenon or the geographical relationship that occur between two or more phenomena (Ovenden, 2007). Examples of thematic maps are the dot maps and geology maps. Charts are the third category of maps and according to English (2009), they show accurate routes of travel used for ocean and air navigation. 18 They are updated frequently to abreast captains and pilots of dangers along their route. Weather maps are good examples of charts. Concepts in Topographic Maps The secondary school map work is based on topographic maps. Harvey (1980) defines topographic map as a large-scale map, one that sets out to convey the shape and pattern of landscape. The topographic map is a type of map that shows the natural features, cultural features as well as political boundaries of a part of the earth‟s surface (English, 2009). Topographic maps are referred to as general reference maps because of a great variety of information they contain. This explains the wide scope of map work in secondary education. According to WAEC (2009), the map work syllabus consists of scale, measurement of distances, direction and bearing, map enlargement and reduction, identification of physical and natural features. Others are measurement of gradients, drawing of cross profiles, intervisibility, description and explanation of drainage, pattern of communication settlement and land use. Scale In topographical maps, the term scale is not ambiguous. English (2009) posits that the scale to which a map is drawn represents the ratio of the distance between two points on the earth and the distance between the two corresponding points on the map. In the view of Iwena (1996), the scale of a 19 map indicates the relationship between the distance of two points on a map and the actual or equivalent distance on the ground. Again, Okereafor (2010) views the scale of a map as the relationship or ratio between measurement on map and actual distance on land. He further points out that it is the scale that makes it possible for the map makers to proportionally draw the features on earth‟s surface on paper. Thus, the scale plays a very important role in the understanding of the relationship between the features represented on maps and the features existing on land especially with respect to distance. English (2009) holds that the scale is commonly represented in figures, such that one unit measured on the map represents the corresponding unit on land. For instance, 1cm on map represents 100,000cm on land. This assertion is corroborated by Iwena (1996), Nimako (1999), Ajayi (2003) and Okereafor (2010). In topographic maps, the numerator of the scale‟s fraction represents one unit on the map while the denominator, represents the equivalent unit on land. The scale of a map may be small or large. According to Nimako (1999), small-scale maps show few details, but cover large areas while largescale maps show details clearly, but do not cover much area. Also see Okereafor (2010). The import of this assertion is that the smaller the denominator of a scale, the larger the scale of the map and the larger the denominator of a scale, the smaller the scale of the map. Also in topographic maps, the scale can be represented using the three methods. The methods as 20 reported by Iwena (1996), Nimako (1999) and Okereafor (2010) are statement scale, linear scale and representative fraction (RF). In topographic maps a method of scale can be converted to another. As such, statement scale for example can be converted either to linear scale or representative fraction. This is often done through a simple mathematical process. Map Enlargement and Reduction In reading and interpreting topographic maps, a given map can be enlarged or even reduced. According to Okereafor (2010), to enlarge a map means to increase, expand or multiply the dimensions or size of a map by a given value or scale factor. Ajayi (2003) defines it simply as making the size of a given map larger than its original size. Thus, Iwena (1996) informs that when a map is enlarged, the denominator of the scale‟s fraction becomes smaller. Put differently, when a map is for instance enlarged by two (i.e. twice its initial size), the area of such a map has been increased by four times (Ajayi, 2003). This implies that if a map of length, 3cm and width, 2cm whose area is 6cm2 is enlarged by two, the resulting area will be 24cm2. It is also pertinent to point out that if a map is enlarged by three the resulting area of enlarged map will be nine times the area of the original map. This point is clarified using the following example. If a map of length, 3cm and width, 2cm with an area of 6cm2 is enlarged by three (3), the resulting length and width of the map will be 21 9cm and 6cm respectively, then the area of the enlarged map will be 54cm 2. When a map is enlarged, every feature in the enlarged map is equally enlarged using the same scale factor or value. Map reduction is the exact opposite of map enlargement. Hence, Okereafor (2010) defines map reduction as decreasing or contracting the dimensions or size of a map by a given scale factor or fraction. Also, Iwena (1996) informs that contrary to the reduced size of the denominator in map enlargement, the denominator is increased in map reduction. When a map is reduced, the size of the features is equally reduced. Thus in reduced maps, the size of the features becomes smaller while in enlarged maps, the size of the features is larger. Direction and Bearing The two main ways of showing the location of places on maps are through the use of compass point for directions and angular bearing for bearing (Okereafor, 2010). Iwena (1996), Nimako (1999), Ajayi (2003) and Okereafor (2010) all agree that the instrument used for the measurement of the direction of a place is the prismatic compass. Also, they hold that the prismatic compass measures the direction of a place in four main points. The four points are north, south, east and west. These four points are known as the four cardinal points. Nimako (1999) posits that the use of the four cardinal points does not accurately tell the 22 exact location of a place rather it informs one that a place is located either in the north, south, east or west. It is because of this, that the four cardinal points are used only for the primary location of the direction a place lies. He further observes that there are other intermediate points of the compass, based upon and named from the cardinal points. In line with the preceding view, Iwena (1996) holds that for better accuracy in the measurement of direction, the eight intermediate points are used at the secondary school level while the sixteen intermediate points which further ensures accuracy are used at the advanced level. The eight intermediate points are, north, northeast, northwest, south, southeast, south west, east and west. Again, the sixteen intermediate points are; north, north east, north-north-east, northwest, north-north-west, east, eastnorth-east, east-south-east, south, south east, south-south-east, south-southwest, west, west-south-west, west-north-west and south west. According to Nimako (1999), as the number of intermediate points increase, it becomes increasingly difficult to remember and use. He also points out that to describe direction more accurately than the points of the compass does, the bearing is used. The bearing is a more accurate way of describing the location of one point from another in map work. Iwena (1996) and Nimako (1999) both define bearing as the direction of one place from another. But this definition is not very comprehensive when considered that, given by Okereafor (2010). He sees 23 bearing as the location of the direction of one place from another in degrees. It has been observed by experts in mapmaking that the most accurate way to measure the bearing of one place from another on the map is through the use of protractor. This is what is known as the angular bearing. Nimako (1999) notes that the measurement of the angular bearing begins always from the north and in a clockwise direction. This implies that the north becomes 0 0 and 3600, east 900, south 1800 and west 2700. Okereafor (2010) classified bearing into forward and back bearing relative to the observer‟s position. He explains that the forward bearing is the bearing taken from the observer‟s position while the back bearing is the bearing taken from a place to the observer. Given the forward bearing, the back bearing can always be calculated and vice versa. In determining the direction and bearing of any point on the map, it is important to note the difference and relationship among true north, magnetic north and grid north. According to Nimako (1999), the true north also known as the geographical north lies in the direction of the North Pole. He further points out that because the compass has a magnetic needle, it does not point to the true north. Thus, the north point it shows is known as the magnetic north. The angle between the magnetic north and the true north is referred to as the magnetic variation or magnetic declination. Lastly, the grid north is the north shown by the north-south grid lines on the map (Iwena, 1996). 24 Gradient In topographic maps, gradient refers to the relationship between ascent in height and distance. Iwena (1996) and Nimako (1999) define gradient as the steepness of slope. On the other hand, Ajayi (2003) and Okereafor (2010) view gradient as the degree of slope expressed in ratio. Gradient is writhen as the ratio of the vertical interval to the horizontal equivalent. This is often expressed as a fraction whose numerator is always one (1). The vertical interval (i.e the difference in height between a given two points on a map) is obtained by subtracting the lower contour value from the higher contour value. On the other hand, the horizontal equivalent is the horizontal distance between any two points on the map (Nimako, 1999). Okereafor (2010) asserts that both the vertical interval and horizontal equivalent must be of the same unit of measurement (e.g meters or feet) before the gradient is calculated. In gradient the larger the denominator, the more gentle the slope while the smaller the denominator, the steeper the slope. Gradient is calculated using a simple formula: Vertical Interval (VI) Horizontal Equivalent (HE) 25 Relief Profile The relief profile is also known as section drawing or cross profile. Iwena (1996) opines that relief profile is the practice whereby relief shown by contours on map is drawn to bring out the real appearance of such relief as it is on the ground. Nimako (1999) sees relief profile as a representation of the surface that would be exposed if the relief feature or landform were cut through vertically. Ajayi (2003) holds that section drawing enables us to bring out the true appearance of various landscapes depicted on contour maps. Again, Okereafor (2010) views relief profile as a process that helps in bringing out the actual appearance of different landscapes represented on contour maps. He further informs that ordinarily, one may not be able to make meaning out of the contour lines that are drawn on topographical maps interns of the kinds of landforms they represent. In other words, when the relief profile of a section of a map is drawn using contour lines, the true shape of the landforms in the area are revealed. Therefore, the relief profile shows at a glance the nature of the relief that is represented by the contour lines. To draw a relief profile, there is need for a vertical scale and horizontal scale. In the opinion of Nimako (1999), the vertical scale which is chosen, usually, is exaggerated to enable a better view of the relief. On the other hand, the horizontal scale is the same as the scale of the map. 26 Vertical Exaggeration When a relief profile is drawn, the vertical scale is often exaggerated to aid a better view of the relief. To know the number of times the vertical scale has been exaggerated relative to the horizontal scale, the vertical exaggeration is calculated. According to Iwena (1996), vertical exaggeration refers to the number of times vertical heights are exaggerated or enlarged in relation to the horizontal distance. Okereafor (2010) observes that the exaggeration of the vertical scale creates a difference between the actual shape of the feature whose profile was drawn and the appearance of the feature‟s profile on graph sheet. To calculate the vertical exaggeration, the vertical scale is used to divide the horizontal scale. The resultant figure tells the number of times the vertical scale has been exaggerated. Intervisibility The knowledge of intervisibility equips one in map reading with the ability to determine which places or features on a map are mutually visible. Iwena (1996) defines intervisiblitiy as a way of knowing whether one point or place on the map can be seen from another point or place on the same map within the limits of physical sight. Okereafor (2010) opines that the examination of the values of the contour lines aid in the determination of intervisibility. But Nimako (1999) posits that the form of slopes complicates this otherwise simple rule. This implies that the examination of the values of 27 the contour lines alone may not be enough to determine intervisibility. Hence, Okereafor (2010) holds that to ensure accurate determination of intervisibility, it is advised to draw the relief profile of the two points on the map. Yet, in the opinion of Nimako (1999), a full section need not be drawn whenever the intervisibility of two places are to be determined. He further suggests that intervisibility of two places could be determined by drawing perpendiculars. Relief Representation The ability to recognize and understand the different relief forms represented in topographic maps using contour lines is central to reading and interpreting topographic maps. This is because topographic maps dwell mostly on the representation of surface configuration of land. Thus, one of the key skills required in reading topographical maps is the ability to recognize the contour lines representing various landforms (Okereafor, 2010). There are several relief features represented in topographic maps. For the clarity of purpose, contour lines of ten relief features represented on topographic maps will be discussed briefly. The ten relief features are round topped hill, conical hill, knoll, escarpment, plateau, ridge, spur, valley, concave slope and undulating plain. The contour lines of a round topped hill and conical hill are usually circular in shape and the contour lines are smaller inside. But the difference between the two is that the inner most contour line of a conical hill is small 28 compared to the innermost contour line of a round topped hill. The values of the contour lines of both features are higher inside. A knoll is represented on topographic maps by smaller contour lines similar to that of either round topped or conical hills. The difference is that the contour lines of a knoll are drawn in contrast to the contours of the main highland. Escarpment is represented by contour lines which run closely on the steep side and widely on the gentle side. A plateau is represented by contour lines which may be circular or shaped otherwise. The contour lines run closely to each other but the innermost contour is broad. In topographic maps, a ridge is depicted by contour lines which are drawn almost parallel to each other. Spurs and valleys are often shown together. The contour lines of a spur are v-shaped while that of a valley is also represented by v-shaped contours. The difference is that the innermost contour line of valleys has the smallest value while the innermost contour line of a spur has the highest value. The concave slope is shown by contour lines that are drawn closely on one side and spaced out on the other side. The contour values increases from the spaced contours to the closely drawn contours. Lastly, an undulating plain is shown by contour lines which are well spaced but have irregular values. 29 Relationships on Contour Maps The description of relationship between any two features on topographic maps demands analytical skills. Thus, it is done by carefully examining the given two features on the map. According to Okereafor (2010), an even or uniform relationship exists between any two features on a map if the relationship between them does not vary from one part of the map to another while uneven relationship between any two features exist if their relationship varies from one part of the map to another. The process involved in the description of the relationships between different pairs of features on topographic maps has been outlined by Ojo, Ologe and Ezechukwu (1992), Iwena (1996) and Okereafor (2010). Difficult Concepts in Secondary School Map Work An x-ray of the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report over the years highlights candidates major areas of weakness in map work. Specifically, the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report (2004) revealed that most candidates had inadequate knowledge of drawing cross profile. Most of them could neither determine the intervisibility nor establish the relationship between relief and transportation network. Candidates were also not able to give valid reasons for the sparse population of the mapped area (P.76). In 2005, the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report has it that most candidates could not identify simple features on the topographic map (P. 75). Also, the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s 30 Report (2010) points out that most candidates could not identify the given physical features on topographic map. The students were also poor in describing relief and establishing the relationship between relief and settlement (P. 75). Added to the observations of the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report over the years on geography students‟ areas of poor performance in map work, Ovenden (2007) points out that distance can be difficult to measure on maps because of the distortions produced by projections. Concept and Types of Assessment Palomba and Banta (1999) define assessment as the systematic collection, review and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving learning and development. Valentia (1997) posits that assessment refers to all activities teachers use to help students learn and to guage students‟ progress. Also Earl (2003) submits that assessment refers to the estimation of students‟ ability to recall, understand, analyse, interpret information as well as apply content in carrying out various practical skills. Thus, assessment refers to the different methods used by teachers to determine to what extent the learners have mastered the internded learning outcome(s). A well designed assessment in the view of Black and William (1998), guides, encourages, defines and protects academic standards. 31 According to Valentia (1997) assessment is classified into three broad categories; formative and summative, objective and summative and referencing (criterion-referenced and norma-referenced). Formative and Summative Assessment Formative assessment is carried out during the learning process. Thus, formative assessment enables the teacher to watch students and guage them with respect to how they interact in the classroom environment (Valentia, 1997). Also, Palomba and Banta (1999) opine that formative assessment is used by teachers to consider approaches to teaching and next steps for individual learners and the class. This implies that formative assessment is diagnostic. On the other hand, summative assessment as defined by Black and William (1998) is the final test of how well a student has learnt a block of work. Again, Earl (2003) submits that summative assessments are evaluative. As such, they are used to assign grade. Objective and Subjective Assessment Both summative and formative assessments could be objective or subjective in nature, Earl (2003) posits that objective assessment is a form of questioning which has a single correct answer while subjective assessment is a form of questioning which may have more than one correct answer. 32 Criterion-Referenced and Norm-Referenced Assessment When test results are compared against an established criterion or against the performance of other students or against previous performance, they are known as referencing (Valentia, 1997). Criterion-referenced assessment is used to measure students‟ performance against defined criteria or objective while norm-referenced assessment is not used to measure performance against a given criteria (Earl, 2003). Theoretical Framework Theory of Instruction The theory of instruction is a theory that considers the nature of the learner, nature of knowledge and learning process. The theory addresses students‟ predisposition towards learning, the structure of a body of knowledge and the sequences used for materials presentation. The theory of instruction was propounded by Jerome. S. Bruner. The theory holds that there are three principles of instruction. First, instruction must be concerned with the experiences and contexts that make the student willing and able to learn. Secondly, instruction must be structured so that it can be easily grasped by students and lastly, instruction should be designed to facilitate extrapolation (Bruner, 1966). The proponents of the theory of instruction include Jean Piaget and Sticht, T.G. The critics of the theory are Edwin Guthrie and Lowell, E.L among others. 33 The application of the theory of instruction to the teaching and learning of map reading in secondary schools will enhance students‟ understanding of the map work concepts. This is because, if the lessons are made learnercentered, the present knowledge (entry behaviour) of the students should be used as a criteria for teaching new map, work concepts to them. Previous relevant experiences according to Ngwoke (2004) servers as “hangers” which link up new ideas. The structuring and sequencing of knowledge inherent in the theory of instruction, if adequately applied to the teaching and learning of map reading concepts in secondary schools will bring about understanding and mastery of the map work concepts. Mastery of structure instills in the learner self-confidence and positive attitude towards learning, thereby minimizing constraints on productive thinking, problem-solving and creativity (Ngwoke, 2004). Therefore, the application of the theory of instruction to the teaching and learning of map work in secondary schools will enhance students‟ performance in map reading and interpretation. Information Processing Theory The information processing theory holds that human beings process the information they receive rather than respond merely to stimuli. The theory informs that the mind is responsible for analyzing information from the environment. Information processing theory is associated with Miller George. A. The theory has four fundamental assumptions (Pillars). These pillars are 34 thinking, analysis of stimuli, situational modification and obstacle evaluation. Also, the theory presents three structures of information processing. These are sensory register/encoding, short-term memory and long-term memory Miller, 1956). Information is first received, stored and retrieved when needed. The proponents of information processing theory include Frieder Nake, Abrahma Moles and Friedrich Hayek. The theory has been criticized for its inability to explain how the process works. Clark R.A. is one of the front-line critics of this theory. The information process theory is completely based on how the learner processes the information he receives. To this extent, its application to the learning of map reading and interpretation will enhance students‟ understanding, proper storage and retrieval of information on map work concepts. If the students sharpen their listening ability and develop the habit of selective attention, it will help in the proper encoding of map work concepts. This is because selective attention filters out some communication channels so that only one required channel takes priority (Ngwoke, 2004). Conscious efforts are made to store and retrieve information in both the short-term and long-term memories. This implies that students should make conscious effort to store and retrieve information on map work concepts in both the short-term and long-term memories through memory practice and training. Memory practice involves the reading and re-reading of the materials to be committed to the 35 long-term memory while memory training entails organization of the input information (Ngwoke, 2004). Empirical Studies Difficult Concepts in Map Work Mansaray and Ajiboye (1994) carried out a research work on Topic Difficulties in Senior Secondary School Map Work among Nigerian Students. The population of the study was all the SS111 Geography students in Delta State. The study used a case study research design. A sample of seven hundred (700) students was used for the study while a structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three (3) senior Geography teachers. The reliability coefficient of the instrument is 0.81. The data analysis was done using percentage. The findings of the study show that 60.7% of the sample students find map work concepts that involve calculations and measurement difficult. Another study was conducted by Atanga (2007) on Identification of Difficult Map Reading Topics among Senior Secondary Geography Students. The study used the descriptive survey research design. The instrument for data collection was a developed Achievement Test on Map Reading (ATOMR). The instrument was validated by two senior Geography teachers and one Measurement and Evaluation expert. The reliability of the instrument is 0.68 established using the split-half method. The instrument was administered to a 36 sample of 360 senior secondary geography students. The analysis was done using percentage mean. The findings of the study reveal that an average of 59.5% failure was recorded in seven (7) out of the thirteen (13) map reading topics covered by the test. Gender and Students’ Performance in Map Work Amosun and Oderinde (2004) carried out a research to find out the Performance of Male and Female Students in Map Work in Urban and Rural Schools of Ogun State. The population of the study was made up of all the SS III geography students in the chosen two local government areas of Ogun State. A sample of two hundred and forty (240) students was used for the study. The data was collected using the Map Work Achievement Test (MWACT). The instrument has a reliability coefficient of 0.80. The data collected was analyzed using the mean, standard deviation and t-test. The result of the analysis shows that there is no significant difference in the achievement of male and female students in map work. In fact, the study presented a mean and standard deviation scores of 18.4, 2.02 and 18.4, 2.12 for male and female students respectively. Another study was conducted by Ihekoronye (2008) on the Influence of Sex and School Location on Students‟ Achievement in Map Reading. The descriptive survey research design was design for the study. The population of the study was made up of 1, 998 SS III Geography students while the sample of 37 the study was 800 students. The sample comprised four hundred (400) male and four hundred (400) female students. It was drawn through a multi-staged proportional random sampling technique. The Map Reading Achievement Test (MRAT) was the instrument used for data collection and it has a reliability index of 0.76. The data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and ANOVA. The findings of the study show a significant difference in achievement in favour of the male students. Summary of Review of Literature The materials reviewed for the study were journal articles test books and WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Reports. The studies show that students‟ performance in map reading and interpretation over the years is poor. Specifically, the studies reveal that students have inadequate knowledge of drawing cross profile, determination of intervisibility and can not establish the relationship between features represented on topographic maps. Again, the studies show that most students could not correctly identify simple features on topographic maps and such, could not interpret the maps. Studies reviewed on difficult concepts in map work show that Geography students performed poorly in most map work topics. On gender and students‟ performance in map work, the studies reviewed show different conclusions on the performance of male and female Geography students in map 38 work. From the studies reviewed, there is no evidence of a research work on the assessment of difficult concepts in secondary school map work. Thus, this study is timely in order to obtain data on the extent students find map work concepts difficult in geography. 39 CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHOD This chapter describes the; Design of the study, Area of the study, Population of the study, Sample and sampling technique, Instrument for data collection, Validation of the instrument, Reliability of instrument, Method of data collection and Method of data analysis. Design of the Study The design used for this study is the descriptive survey research design. This research design suits this study because it aims at systematically collecting data on and describing the characteristics of a given population from a sample considered representative (Nworgu, 2006). It seeks to describe certain variables in relation to the population by studying only a part of the population. Thus, the descriptive research design is appropriate for this investigation because it will enable the researcher to collect data from a sample of the population. Also, the analysis of the data got from a sample of the population will be generalized to the entire population. Area of the Study The study was carried out in Nsukka Education Zone in Enugu State. This education zone is made up of three local government areas namely; Nsukka, Igbo-Etiti and Uzo-Uwani local government areas. The area of study is made up of settlements with rural and urban characteristics. The area of 40 study was chosen because some SS III geography teachers in the area have observed that a good number of the SS III geography students have low achievement in map work generally and particularly in map work aspects that involve calculation. Population of the Study The population of this study consists of the SS III Geography students in the fifty eight (58) public secondary schools in Nsukka Education Zone. It is made up of 2, 475 (1,284 males and 1,191 females) SS III Geography students in Nsukka zone, PPSMB (2011). Sample and Sampling Technique The sample for this study was made up of 250 (125 males and 125 females) SS III Geography students drawn randomly from ten (10) selected secondary schools in Nsukka Education Zone. To avoid bias, the simple random sampling technique was used to select the secondary schools from which the sample of the study was drawn. This is because the simple random sampling technique gives each element of the population equal and independent chance of being part of the sample. The number of secondary schools to be selected from each local government area was based on proportionate stratified random sampling. Proportionate stratified random sampling ensures that each strata of the population is proportionately represented in the sample. This, therefore, makes the sample characteristics 41 better approximations of the population characteristics (Nworgu, 2006). Thus, each local government area was classified as a stratum. This is to ensure a proportionate representation of the sample schools in relation to their population. Instrument for Data Collection The instrument used for this study was a Map Work Achievement Test (MWAT). The test consists of a fifty (50) structured response diagnostic test items spanning the entire contents of secondary school map work. The structured test items are of the supply type which demands a word, statement or sentence as answers. The test items were developed in such away that every topic in map work was covered to test students‟ knowledge in different areas of map work. Validation of the Instrument After developing the Map Work Achievement Test (MWAT) used for data collection, it was given to two secondary school Geography teachers in St. Cyprian‟s Girls and Special Science Secondary Schools, Nsukka and two experts in Measurement and Evaluation in the Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka to validate. The Geography teachers evaluated the content coverage of the instrument while the Measurement and Evaluation experts evaluated the extent to which the items in the instrument measure what they 42 have been designed to measure. Their corrections and suggestions were incorporated into the instrument for the study. Reliability of Instrument To ensure the reliability of the items in the instrument, it was first trial tested by administering it to a few secondary school SS III Geography students out side the sample (in Owerri, Imo State). The information collected after the trial testing helped the researcher clarify the items in the instrument as well as determine the difficulty respondents may have in responding to items in the test. The internal consistency of the items in the instrument was calculated using the Split half method (Spearman-Brown Prophecy Formula). At 0.77 internal consistency, the items in the test are reliable. Method of Data Collection The instrument was administered to the SS III Geography students in their various schools as randomly selected in a conducive environment like that of an examination for one and half hours. The achievement/diagnostic test was administered by the researcher with the assistance of the Geography teachers of the selected schools. The test scripts were collected as soon as the given time was exhausted. 43 Method of Data Analysis The mean and standard deviation were used to establish the extent to which the students find the questions in MWAT difficult. Mean scores of 4.0 and above were regarded as not difficult while mean scores of less than 4.0 were considered as difficult. The hypothesis formulated was tested using the ttest statistics. This was used to find out if there is a significant difference in the map work concepts found difficult by the male and female SS III Geography students. 44 CHAPTER FOUR RESULTS This chapter presents and describes the results of the study according to research questions and hypothesis. Research Question 1 What are the difficult concepts associated with map work in geography among senior secondary school students? Table 1: Mean scores and standard deviations on the difficulty of concepts associated with map work in geography among senior secondary school students. S/N Topics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Scale Direction and Bearing Gradient Measurement of Distance Map Enlargement and Reduction Section Drawing Description of Drainage Features Pattern of Communication Settlement Pattern Land use on Contour Maps Physical Features Relationships on Contour Maps Intervisibility Marks Obtainable 10 6 Mean Score 4.2 2.7 Standard Deviation 2.82 1.74 Decision 8 10 3.14 5.4 2.10 3.55 Difficult Not difficult 8 4.6 2.50 Not difficult 10 6 4.66 3.81 3.14 2.27 Not difficult Difficult 4 2.16 1.46 Difficult 4 12 2.75 7.32 3.75 3.75 Difficult Not difficult 12 6 5.6 3.04 3.35 2.12 Not difficult Difficult 4 100 2.14 3.96 1.46 2.44 Difficult Difficult Not difficult Difficult 45 From the results in Table 1, it is evident that the students generally performed slightly below average on the test with an average mean score of 3.96. However, the table also reveals that the students performed averagely in map work topics like scale, map enlargement and reduction as well as in section drawing with mean scores of 4.2, 4.6 and 4.66 respectively. The students performed above average in topics like measurement of distance, land use on contour maps and physical features with mean scores of 5.4, 7.32 and 5.6 respectively. Research Question 2 To what extent are the concepts that involve calculation in map work difficult for senior secondary school students of geography? Table 2: Mean scores and standard deviations on the concepts that involve calculation in map work. S/N Topics Mean Score Standard Decision Deviation 1 Scale 4.2 2.82 Not difficult 2 Direction and Bearing 2.7 1.74 Difficult 3 Gradient 3.14 2.10 Difficult 3.35 2.22 Difficult Total Table 2 shows the mean scores on the extent which the concepts that involve calculation in map work are difficult for senior secondary school geography students. The data on the table reveals that the students‟ performance on the map work topics that involve calculation is below average as shown by an average mean score of 3.35. From their performances on each topic, it can be observed that performance on direction and bearing is the poorest with a mean and standard deviation of 2.7 and 1.74 respectively. 46 Gradient has a mean score of 3.14 and standard deviation of 2.10 while scale has a mean score of 4.2 and standard deviation of 2.82. Research Question 3 To what extent are the concepts associated with measurement in map work difficult for students of senior secondary school geography? Table 3: Mean scores and standard deviation on the concepts associated with measurement in map work. S/N Topics 1 Mean Score Standard Deviation 5.4 3.55 Measurement of Distance 2 Map Enlargement and 4.6 Reduction 3 Section Drawing 4.66 Total 4.89 Decision Not difficult 2.50 Not difficult 3.14 3.06 Not difficult Not difficult Table 3 reveals that the students have average performance on the three map work topics that have to do with measurement. This is shown by the average mean score of 4.89. However, the students performed averagely on map enlargement and reduction and section drawing with mean scores and standard deviations of 4.6, 2.50 and 4.66, 3.14 respectively. The students‟ achievement on measurement of Distance is above average with a mean score of 5.4 and standard deviation of 3.55. Research Question 4 To what extent is the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic maps difficult for senior secondary school geography students? 47 Table 4: Mean scores and standard deviations on the extent students find the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic maps difficult. S/N Topics Mean Score Standard Decision Deviation 1 Pattern of 2.16 1.46 Difficult Communication 2 Settlement Pattern 2.75 1.48 Difficult 3 Land use on Contour 7.32 3.75 Not difficult 2.23 Difficult Maps Total 4.08 The data on Table 4 shows that generally the students performed slightly above average on the topics that describe the characteristics of features on topographic maps with an average mean score of 4.08. From their performance on each topic, it can be observed that on Pattern of Communication and settlement pattern, the students obtained mean scores and standard deviations of 2.16, 1.46 and 2.75, 1.48 respectively. On land use on contour Maps, the students obtained a mean score of 7.32 and standard deviation of 3.75. Research Question 5 To what extent is the understanding of the representations of various land form features in map work difficult for senior secondary school geography students? 48 Table 5: Mean scores and standard deviations on the students understanding of the representations of various landform features in map work. S/N Topics Mean Score 1 Description of 3.81 Drainage Features 2 Physical Features 5.6 Total 4.71 Standard Deviation 2.27 Decision 3.35 2.81 Not difficult Not difficult Difficult From the results in Table 5, it is evident that the students achieved poorly on Description of Drainage features with a means score of 3.81 and a standard deviation of 2.27. However, on Physical features, the students performed above average with a mean score and standard deviation of 5.6 and 3.35 respectively. On the general achievement under this section, the students have a mean score of 4.71 indicating average performance. Research Question 6 To what extent is the description of relationships on topographic maps difficult for senior secondary school students of geography? Table 6: Mean scores and standard deviations on the extent which students find description of relationships on topographic maps difficult. S/N Topics Mean Score Standard Decision Deviation 1 Relationships on 3.04 2.12 Difficult 2.14 1.46 Difficult 2.59 1.79 Difficult Contour Maps 2 Total Intervisibility 49 The data on Table 6 reveals that generally, the students have a poor achievement on the topics that describe relationships on topographic maps with an average mean score of 2.59. From their performance on each topic, it can be observed that on Relationships on Contour Maps, the students obtained a mean score of 3.04 and a standard deviation of 2.12. On intervisibility, the students obtained a mean score and standard deviation of 2.14 and 1.46 respectively. Hypothesis There is no significant difference in the mean achievement on difficult concepts in map work between SSIII male and female senior secondary school geography students. Table 7: Summary of t-test on the difference in the mean achievement on difficult concepts in map work between SSIII male and female senior secondary school geography students. Gender N Mean Standard Score Deviation Male 125 49.46 14.00 Female 125 48.82 15.09 t-value df Sig. Remarks Not 0.35 248 1.645 Significant Table 7 shows a comparison of male and female achievement in map work in geography. The mean score and standard deviation of the male students are 49.46 and 14.00 while the mean score for the female students is 48.82 and the standard deviation is 15.09. From the table, the calculated value of t = 0.35 p<1.645. This shows that performance in map work between male and female students is not significant at 0.05. Thus, there is no significant difference in the 50 mean achievement on difficult concepts in map work between SSIII male and female Geography students. This is consistent with the findings of Amosun and Oderinde (2004). Prof. E.O. Akuezuilo 51 52 CHAPTER FIVE DISCUSSION OF RESULTS This chapter includes the discussion of the results of the study, conclusions, implications of the research findings, recommendations, limitations, suggestions for further studies and summary. Discussion of Results The discussion is organized under the following sub-headings: 1. Extent of difficulty of the concepts associated with map work in geography. 2. Extent of difficulty of the map work concepts that involve calculation. 3. The extent of difficulty of the map work concepts associated with measurement. 4. The extent of difficulty in the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic maps. 5. The extent of difficulty in the understanding of the representations of various land form features in map work. 6. Extent of difficulty in the description of relationships on topographic maps. Extent of difficulty of the concepts associated with map work in geography The results show that the students performed slightly below average on the test. However, performances on each topic indicate that on Direction and Bearing, Gradient, Description of Drainage features, Pattern of Communication, Settlement Pattern, Relationships on Contour Maps and intervisibility, the students‟ achievement was below average. The students 53 performed averagely on Scale, Map Enlargement and Reduction as well as on Section Drawing, while on Measurement of Distance, Land use on contour Maps and Physical features, the students‟ achievement was above average. The findings are consistent with the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report 2004 and 2005 on Relationship s and Contour Maps and Intervisibility which holds that most candidates could not determine the intervisibility between given points nor establish the relationship between relief and transportation. The findings, however, differs with the above mentioned WAEC reports on the students‟ achievement on cross profile and physical features. Extent of difficulty of the map work concepts that involve calculation The results reveal that the students‟ achievement on the map work concepts that involve calculation was below average. This finding agrees with the views of Mansaray and Ajiboye (1994), Amosun (2002) and WAEC (2005). They observed that map reading is found difficult because it makes use of graphs, symbols and calculations. Their views are not far from the findings of this research work which has found that students transfer the fear of mathematics on concepts in map work that involve calculation. Therefore, there is need for effective teaching and learning of mathematics to encourage positive transfer of learning. 54 The extent of difficulty of the map work concepts associated with measurement The findings show that students performed averagely on Measurement of Distance and Map Enlargement and Reduction. However on Section Drawing, the students performed below average. The students‟ performance of below average disagrees with the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report (2004). The report has it that candidates had inadequate knowledge of section drawing. Again, the students‟ average performance on Measurement of Distance disagrees with the view of Ovenden (2007) which holds that distance can be difficult to measure on maps. The extent of difficulty in the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic maps The results show that the students‟ achievement on the map work concepts on description of the characteristics of different features on topographic map is above average. This agrees with the report of the WAEC Chief Examiner‟s Report (2010). The report has it that the candidates performed better on the description of the settlement pattern and land use. The extent of difficulty in the understanding of the representation of various land form features in map work The results show that the students‟ achievement on Description of Drainage features is above average while their achievement on physical features is below average. This findings agrees with WAEC Chief Examiner‟s 55 Report (2005). The report holds that most candidates could neither determine the intervisibility nor establish the relationship between relief and transportation network. Conclusion From the results obtained on the assessment of difficult concepts in map work among senior secondary school students in Nsukka education zone, the following conclusions could were made. 1. The students find map work concepts on scale, Direction and Bearing, Gradient, Section Drawing and Physical features difficult. 2. The students performed below average on the concepts that involve calculation in map work. 3. The students‟ achievement on the concepts associated with measurement in map work is average. 4. The students‟ achievement on the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic map is slightly above average. 5. The performance of the students on the understanding of the representations of various landform features in map work is average. 6. The students‟ achievement on the description of relationships on topographic map is average. 7. Both the male and female SSIII geography students have the same achievement on map work concepts. 56 Educational Implications of the Study The findings of the study have a number of implications particularly for geography as a school subject and education in general. The findings of the study indicate that the students averagely find the map work concepts difficult. This implies that more effort should be put in to ensure high level achievement in map work. The study also revealed that there were variations on the extent of achievement on the map work concepts. Performance on Scale, Direction and Bearing, Gradient, Section Drawing and Physical features was below average while performance on the other topics, generally, was average. The implication is that some concepts in map work are more difficult than the others. The findings of the study show that the students‟ worst achievement was on the concepts that involve calculation in map work. This implies that most of the students lack sufficient mathematical knowledge. Recommendations Based on the findings of the study, the researcher makes the following recommendations. 1. The teaching and learning of map work should be practical oriented to enable students master the various concepts in map work. 2. The geography teachers should pay more attention to the map work concepts students find difficult while teaching them map work. 57 3. Finally, it is important that the students are taught very well in mathematics as it will positively impact on their performance in map work especially on the concepts that involve calculation. Limitations of the Study The study was constrained in a number of ways which include the following: 1. In a few sample schools, the students were not allowed to exhaust the prescribed time. As such, pieces of information were obviously lost. This to an extent might have influenced the conclusions drawn from the findings of the study. 2. Some teachers thought that the exercise was deliberately planned to expose their inadequacies. It could not therefore be ignored that some teachers might have aided their students. 3. Some initially randomly selected schools do not have up to twenty five (25) SSIII geography students. Hence, their substitution through another set of random sampling. This to an extent might have influenced the conclusions drawn from the findings of this study. Summary of the Study This study examined the assessment of difficult concepts in map work among senior secondary school students in Nsukka education zone. Thus, the need for this research work was to find out the difficult concepts in map work. 58 Evaluation research design was used for the study. Related literatures were reviewed and their findings noted. The sample consisted of ten (10) secondary schools and two hundred and fifty (250) SSIII geography students. The developed Map Work Achievement Test (MWAT) was used as instrument for data collection. Four experts, two geography teachers and two Measurement and Evaluation experts validated the instrument. The reliability of 0.77 for the instrument was calculated using the Split-half method (Spearman-Brown Prophesy Formula). Six research questions and one null hypothesis were posed. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the t-test was used to test the null hypothesis formulated at 0.05. The following results were obtained: 1. The students find map work concepts on scale, direction and bearing, gradient, section drawing and physical features difficult. 2. The students performed below average on the map work concepts that involve calculation. 3. The students‟ achievement on the concepts associated with measurement in map work is average. 4. 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This achievement test is therefore designed to elicit data on the subject. The purpose is purely academic and will be treated as such with every confidence it requires. Thanks for your co-operation. Yours faithfully Okereafor Nnawugwu PG/M.ED/08/49957 65 MAP WORK ACHIEVEMENT TEST (MWAT) 1. What is a scale in map work? 2. List the three ways of indicating scale on a map 3. Differentiate these scales; 1:200,000 and 1 cm is to 2km. 4. Convert 1:100,000 to linear scale. 5. Interpret this linear scale 4 0 4Km 6. What are the methods used for measurement in map work? 7. What do you understand by measurement as the crow flies? 8. How is a winding distance measured? 9. Given that the scale of the map is 1:50,000 and the measured distance of a rail line on the map is 24cm, calculate the actual distance. 10. The actual distance on land is 6km and the scale of the map is 1:100,000. Find the measured distance. 11. Name the four cardinal points. 12. In map work, bearing is determined using which instrument? 13. In calculating bearing, 2650 falls into what quadrant? 14. What is map reduction? 15. A map with length 12cm, width, 8cm and scale 1:50,000 is drawn to a scale of 1:200,000. What is the new length and width of the map? 16. When a map with a scale of 1:100,000 is drawn to a scale of 1:50,000, the map has been ____________ 17. What is a gridline? 18. Outline three (3) symbols each used to identify physical features and cultural features on a topographic map. 19. What is the important symbol used to show relief on topographic maps. 20. List any two examples of man-made features represented on topographic maps. 66 21. Differentiate between physical features and cultural features. 22. How is relationship on contour maps determined? 23. Described any two of the following landforms; valley, spur, conical hill and concave hill. 24. Differentiate between uniform and uneven relationship on maps. 25. What is gradient? 26. Gradient in map work is calculated using _________ and __________ 27. How is the vertical interval calculated in gradient? 28. How is the horizontal equivalent calculated in gradient? 29. The scales used for drawing cross profile are ___________ and ______________ 30. In drawing the cross profile, which of the scales is fixed by the person drawing the profile? 31. What is the difference between horizontal scale and the scale of the map in drawing relief profile? 32. Explain why contour line values are important in drawing relief profile. 33. What is a relief profile? 34. When are two points on a map said to be intervisible? 35. Is there intervisibility between any two points separate by a convex slope? 36. What are trignometrical points? 37. How are trignometical points shown on maps? 38. What is a water shed? 39. What is the difference between ox-bow lake and meander? 40. Braided channel is associated with which stage of river development? 41. List any three communication symbols represented on topographic maps. Name any four means of communication on contour maps. 42. Name any four means of communication on contour maps. 43. Outline the settlement patterns. 67 44. Differentiate between scattered and nucleated settlement. 45. Outline any three lands use types represented on contour maps. 46. Which type of land use is indicates by the presence of forest? 47. The presence of market indicates which land use type? 48. Medical land use is represented on a map by which symbol(s)? 49. The presence of scattered cultivation is an indication of which land use type? 50. Parks and gardens are indicators of which land use type? 68 Appendix II Estimate of the Internal Consistency using the Split Half Method N X Y X2 Y2 XY 25 645 505 17,031 10,643 12,773 nxy (x) (y ) r n x (x) 2 x ny 2 (y ) 2 2 25 x12,773 (645 x 505) 25 x17,031 6452 x 25 x10,643 5052 319,325 325,725 425,775 416025 x 266,075 255,025 6,400 9,750 x 11,050 6,400 98.74 x 105.11 6400 0.62 10,378 2 1 2 . 12 11 1 12 . 12 2 x 0.62 1 0.62 1.24 1.62 0.77 69 Appendix III LIST OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS OF GEOGRAPHY IN NSUKKA EDUCATION ZONE Name of Schools under Nsukka L.G.A and Number of Geography Students S/N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Name of Schools S.T.C. Nsukka N.H.S. Nsukka I N.H.S. Nsukka II Q.R.S.S. C.S.S. Isienu U.G.S.S. O.H.S. Opi C.S.S. Lejja C.S.S. Edem C.S.S. Umabor G.T.C. C.S.S. Ehandiagu C.S.S. Okpuje C.S.S. Ibagwa-Ani C.S.S. Obimo C.S.S.Obukpa C.S.S. Ede-Oballa C.S.S. Ezebunagwu St. Cyprian S.S.S. St. Cyprian G.S.S. B.S.S. Nru M.S.S. Nsukka G.S.S. Opi C.S.S. Alor-Uno C.S.S. Opi-Agu C.H.S. Lejja Agu C.S.S. Umubor U.B.S.S. Nuskka Edem-Ani CJHS EdemAni C.S.S. Breme Total No. of Geo. Students 45 43 39 62 26 48 72 18 19 50 14 62 33 44 48 57 61 63 70 67 41 29 52 12 14 31 8 13 10 5 1, 156 70 Names of Schools under Igbo-Etiti LGA and Number of Geography Students S/N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Name of Schools P.S.S.S. Ukehe B.S.S. Aku B.S.S. Ohodo G.S.S. Ozalla C.S.S. Ohodo C.H.S Ekwegbe C.S.S. Ohebe-Dim O.C.S.S. Ukehe C.S.S. Ukopi C.S.S. Umunko C.S.S. Aku C.S.S. Umuna S.S.S. Ukehe I.S.S. Ikolo Akutara C.S.S. Ohodo Total No. of Geo. Students 58 31 39 37 51 33 54 49 53 38 49 65 46 55 57 715 71 Names of Schools under Uzo-Uwani L.G.A. and Number of Geography Students S/N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Name of Schools A.S.S.S. Nkoologu U.S.S. Adani A.G.H. S. Adaba G.S.S. Umulokpa C.S.S. Nimbo C.S.S. Abbi-Ugbene C.S.S UKpata C.S.S. Igga B.S.S. Akiyi C.S.S. Ugurugu U.S.S. Uvuru C.H.S. Nrobo Opanda W.S.S. Total Sum total No. of Geo. Students 53 42 65 43 65 68 36 7 39 19 60 69 38 604 2, 475 Source: Statistics Unit, Enugu State Post Primary School Management Board (PPSMB), 2011. 72 Appendix IV 1. Mean scores and standard deviations on the concepts that involve calculation in map work Class True limit interval 0–4 - 0.5 -4.5 5–9 4.5 – 9.5 10 – 14 9.5 -14.5 X Class mark (X) 2 7 12 Scale F FX 149 92 9 250 XX 298 -2.2 644 2.8 108 7.8 1,050 2 X X 4.84 7.84 60.84 F X X 2 721.16 721.28 547.56 1,990 fx 1050 f 250 X 4.2 f ( x x) 2 1,990 SD n 250 7.96 SD 2.82 Class True limit interval 0–2 3–5 6–8 - 0.5 -2.5 2.5 – 5.5 5.5 – 8.5 Direction and Bearing Class F FX X X mark (X) 1 124 124 - 1.7 4 110 440 1.3 7 16 112 4.3 250 820 2 X X 2.89 1.69 18.49 F X X 2 358.4 105.9 295.84 760.14 73 X fx 676 f 250 x 2.7 SD f ( x x) 2 n 760.14 250 3.04 SD 1.74 Class True limit interval 0–4 - 0.5 – 4.5 Class mark (X) 2 5–9 4. 5 – 9.5 7 X Gradient F FX XX 2 X X F X X 2 193 396 - 1.4 1.30 250.9 57 399 3.86 14.9 849.3 250 785 1,100.2 fx 785 f 250 X 3.14 f ( x x) 2 1,100.2 SD n 250 4.40 SD 2.10 2. Mean scores and standard deviations on the concepts associated with measurement in map work Class True limit interval 0–4 - 0.5 – 4.5 5–9 4. 5 – 9.5 10 – 14 9.5 – 14.5 Measurement of Distance Class F FX XX mark (X) 2 105 210 - 3.4 7 96 672 1.6 12 39 468 6.6 250 1, 350 2 X X 11.56 2.56 43.56 F X X 2 1, 213.8 245.76 1, 698.84 3, 158.4 74 X fx 1350 f 250 x 5.4 f ( x x) 2 SD n 3,158.4 250 12.63 SD 3.55 Map Enlargement and Reduction Class True limit Class F FX X X X X 2 F X X 2 interval mark (X) 0–4 - 0.5 – 4.5 2 120 240 - 2.6 6. 76 811.2 5–9 4.5 – 9.5 7 130 910 2.4 5.76 748.8 250 1, 150 1, 560 X fx 1,150 f 250 X 4.6 SD f ( x x) 2 1560 n 250 6.24 SD 2.50 Class True limit interval 0–4 - 0.5 – 4.5 5–9 4.5 – 9.5 10 – 14 9.5 – 14.5 Class mark (X) 2 7 12 Section Drawing F FX XX 135 97 18 250 270 679 216 1, 165 - 2.66 2.34 7.34 2 X X 7. 08 5.48 53.88 F X X 2 955.8 531.56 969.84 2, 457.2 75 X fx 1,165 f 250 X 4.66 SD f ( x x) 2 n 2, 457.2 250 9.83 SD 3.14 3. Mean scores and standard deviations on the extent students find the description of the characteristics of different features on topographic map difficult. Pattern of Communication Class True limit Class F FX XX interval mark (X) 0–2 - 0. 5 – 2.5 1 153 153 - 1.16 3–5 2. 5- 5.5 4 97 388 1.84 250 541 X 2 X X 1.35 3.39 F X X 2 206.55 328.83 535.38 fx 541 f 250 X 2.16 SD f ( x x) 2 535.38 n 250 2.14 SD 1.46 Class True limit interval 0–2 3–5 - 0.5 – 2.5 2.5 – 5.5 Settlement Pattern Class F FX X X mark (X) 1 104 104 - 1.75 4 146 584 1.25 250 688 2 X X 3.06 1.56 F X X 2 318.24 227.76 546 76 X fx 688 f 250 X 2.75 SD f ( x x) 2 n 546 250 2.18 SD 1.48 Land use on Contour Maps Class True limit Class F FX XX interval mark (X) 0–4 - 0.5 – 4.5 2 63 126 - 5.32 5–9 4.5 – 9.5 7 108 756 - 0.32 10 – 14 9.5 – 14.5 12 79 948 4.68 250 1,830 X 2 X X 28.30 0.10 21.90 F X X 2 1, 782.9 10.8 1, 730.1 3, 523.8 fx 1,830 f 250 X 7.32 SD f ( x x) 2 3,523.88 n 250 14.10 SD 3.75 4. Mean scores and standard deviations on the students‟ understanding of the representations of various land form features in map work. Description of Drainage Features Class True limit Class F FX 2 XX X X interval mark (X) 0–2 - 0.5 – 2.5 1 80 80 - 2.81 7.90 3–5 2.5 – 5.5 4 106 424 0.19 0.03 6–8 5.5 – 8.5 7 64 448 3.19 10.18 250 952 F X X 2 632 3.83 651.52 1, 287.35 77 X fx 952 f 250 X 3.81 SD f ( x x) 2 1,287.35 n 250 5.15 SD 2.27 Class True limit interval 0–4 - 0.5 – 4.5 5–9 4.5 – 9.5 10 – 14 9.5 – 14.5 X Physical Features Class F FX XX mark (X) 2 101 202 - 3.6 7 118 826 1.4 12 31 372 6.4 250 1, 400 fx 1400 f 250 X 5.6 SD f ( x x) 2 n 11.24 SD 3.35 2,810 250 2 X X 12.96 1.96 40.96 F X X 2 1, 308.96 231.28 1, 269.76 2, 810 78 5. Mean scores and standard deviations on the extent which students find description of relationships on topographic maps difficult Class True limit interval 0–2 3–5 6–8 - 0.5 – 2.5 2.5 – 5.5 5.5 – 8.5 X Relationships on Contour Maps Class F FX 2 XX X X mark (X) 1 115 115 - 2.04 4.16 4 100 400 0.96 0.92 7 35 245 3.96 15.68 250 760 F X X 2 478.4 92 548.8 1, 119.2 fx 760 f 250 X 3.04 SD f ( x x) 2 1,119.2 n 250 4.48 SD 2.12 Class True limit interval 0–2 3–5 X - 0.5 – 2.5 2.5 – 5.5 Class mark (X) 1 4 fx 535 f 250 X 2.14 SD f ( x x) 2 n 2.12 SD 1.46 530.2 250 Intervisibility F FX X X 155 95 250 155 380 535 - 1.14 1.86 2 X X 1.30 3.46 F X X 2 201.5 328.7 530.2 79 Appendix V T-test calculation of the achievement of male and female geography students in MWAT Class True limit interval 70 - 79 60 - 69 50 - 59 40 - 49 30 - 39 20 - 29 Xm 69.5 – 79.5 59.5 – 69.5 49.5 – 59.5 39.5 – 49.5 29.5 – 39.5 19.5 – 29.5 Class mark (X) 74.5 64.5 54.5 44.5 34.5 24.5 F 16 10 32 40 16 11 125 Male FX 1,192 645 1,744 1,780 552 269.5 6,182.5 XX 25.04 15.04 5.04 - 4.96 - 14.96 - 24.96 2 X X 627.00 226.20 25.40 24.60 223.80 623.00 F X X 2 10,032 2,262 812.8 984 3580.8 6,853 24,524.6 fx 6,182.5 49.46 f 125 SD m 24,524.6 196.20 14.00 125 N m 125 Class True limit interval 70 - 79 60 – 69 50 – 59 40 – 49 30– 39 20 – 29 69.5 – 79.5 59.5 – 69.5 49.5 – 59.5 39.5 – 49.5 29.5 – 39.5 19.5 – 29.5 Class mark (X) 74.5 64.5 54.5 44.5 34.5 24.5 F 16 18 16 44 16 15 125 Female FX 1,192 1,161 872 1,958 552 367.5 6,102.5 XX 25.68 15.68 5.68 - 4.32 - 14.32 - 24.32 2 X X 659.46 245.86 32.26 18.66 205.06 591.46 F X X 2 10,551.36 4.425.48 516.16 821.04 3,280.96 8,871.9 28,466.9 80 Xf fx 6,102.5 48.82 f 125 28,466.9 227.74 15.09 125 N f 125 SD f t X m X f 2 2 S m S f nm nf 49.46 48.82 142 15.092 125 125 0.64 196 227.70 125 125 0.64 1.57 1.82 0.64 3.39 0.64 1.84 t 0.35 df n m n f 2 125 125 2 250 2 248 table value of t at 0.05 1.645
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